Pride 2007!!!

Dust off your banana hammocks and join me on this photo adventure of the Vancouver Gay Pride Parade, 2007!This was literally the first guy I saw. I like how the dude on the left is like, “HOLY CRAP! The guy that just passed me was wearing a lime green, leopard print banana hammock!” It was so beautiful.We even brought the pugs to celebrate!I was pretty happy to see this dude’s hat. It was very proud.Ah yes, and here’s lime green hammock guy again. I love it. I wish I could have taken a front shot of him, because the banana hammock was INTENSE.Here’s a photo for the ladies (and gents!): I am not even kidding that the song playing when this party float glided by was a techno version of that “Peanut Butter Jelly Time” that Brian sang on Family guy!This is the largest wig I’ve ever seen.I liked this float because it was a float of family members of people who have come out, supporting their family members in being who they really are!And here are some other favorites: BANANA HAMMOCK MADNESS!!!!!Apparently this queen looked a little better from far away……They are oiled up, and they are FABULOUS!And everyone’s fav, “Canada’s Hottest TRANSEXUALS!” I like the dude in an assless banana hammock. I really didn’t think a banana hammock could get any smaller or more revealing, but good sir, you have proven me WRONG.This is my favorite, as I believe that every man looks delicious in a pair of American Apparel briefs (moreso in RAINBOW BRIEFS!!!)Awwww, young love.I am not sure where he’s put his pride, but I’m pretty sure I shouldn’t suck it.And more rainbow banana hammocks!!!AJ, I was pretty sure the gold bathing suit drag queen was you because I am pretty sure you would rock a gold bathing suit at pride, but who knows. Either way, you should get a gold bathing suit and a tiny fro wig and rock out. Much love.

Anyhow, we met some nice couples and had a pretty cool time. We ended up showing up a little ways into the parade, and it was SO CROWDED, so we didn’t get a very good view, but there were things to see all around, so I’d call it a success. I think it’s really great to be in such a progressive city. There were rainbow banners of support ALL OVER Vancouver. It’s pretty wicked.

So if anyone will be around here for Pride 2008, you only need to pack your shiniest banana hammock and a bottle of baby oil. Woo!

Two summers ago I was at a wedding in Van that was by the water across from Granville Island. It was Pride weekend and during the ceremony this huge boat floats by with balloons, rainbow banners and men wearing their skimpiest best. The best part? Wait for it. The song “It’s Raining Men” was blaring from the boat speakers. Everyone at the wedding hooted and hollered at the people on the boat (incl. the bride and groom) and they waved and hollered back. Too bad they aren’t allowed to get married. Or are they now? I can’t keep up.

I think all the men are that gorgeous here that are gay. I have yet to see a really ugly gay man out here, but you never can be sure who likes what. I like that all the men in the parade were so fabulous though, I’ve never seen anything like that in person!

And Lorkeet: That is the best thing ever! So perfect. I am pretty sure that homosexuals are allowed to get married in BC because they had a Jewish lesbian wedding on a float during the parade, which was SO CUTE.

Okami: I love that photo of him too!!! I took it and I was like HOLY CRAP THAT IS THE BEST PHOTO OF WINSTON EVER! I think it almost looks like a fish-eye lens. It is hard to stay focused on the dogs when you’ve got all that banana hammock to look at!

Other reason Vancouver is so great: There was a guy in leather hotpants and S&M gear, smoking a joint, and then devouring a banana (which has to be phallic, given the contex)- and no one even blinked an eye!